VDOT, demystified — what it is, how to find yours, and why it matters
2026-05-23 · vdot, daniels, running, metrics
VDOT in plain English. What the number Jack Daniels coined actually means, why it's the best way to compare runners and forecast race times, and how to get yours from a single recent race.
Active vs passive recovery — what the evidence actually says
2026-05-24 · recovery, training, trail, running
The real difference between full rest and active recovery, when each one makes sense, what to do between hard sessions, and why a poorly-done rest day hurts your performance.
Sub-40 10K plan — the ideal week (with the reasoning behind every session)
2026-05-24 · 10k, sub-40, running, periodization, weekly plan
The model week the Vetta engine uses for a sub-40 10K athlete. 5-6 sessions, intensity split, what each one does and how to string them across 12 weeks. Not a recipe — a skeleton you can adapt.